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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730, 1,095.36 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730, 1,095.36 and 297.04 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730 : 1,095.36 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730/1,095.36 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730x = 1,095.36 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730x = 325,365.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,365.73/730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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